Despite Student Outcry, Council Passes Host Fines By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Despite Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta students protesting that the “Social Hosting” law could have “unintended consequences,” Common Council voted unanimously to pass a law which would create a fine of up to $1000 for any person holding a party or social gathering where minors were found to be consuming alcohol or using other illicit drugs. “I’m concerned that many students at both Oneonta and…
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Foxes, Skunks Concern Center City Neighbors ONEONTA – Patricia Crow, 14 Myrtle Ave, told Oneonta Common Council that she spotted a fox near her home in Center City on Thursday, Sept. 14. “I clearly sighted a fox traveling across my neighbor’s back yard.” she said. “Never in my nearly 70 years have I seen a fox in Center City.” Though she warned that foxes were “not safe for the citizens of Oneonta,” The Humane Society says that foxes are not considered…
2 COUNCIL MEMBERS DECRY ‘BABYSITTING‘ Y’s Summer Parks Program Removed From City Budget By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The YMCA Parks Program is on the chopping block to help closed a $338,067 gap already reduced from $2 million in the $15.2 million budget target Common Council is seeking to keep taxes stable in 2017. “We’re not a babysitting service,” said Council member Paul van der Sommen, First Ward. “We can’t justify the cost.” The Y’s Parks Program…